1. Reminders (1/18/17) Pre-Course Reading
Bring your pre-course reading book every day for the rest of this unit.
Vocabulary Unit 6: Quiz, this Friday, 1/20 (NO notes)
Final Draft of Identity Writing – due tomorrow, 1/19
Need a copy of The Tragedy of Othello (No Fear copy suggested) by Monday, 1/30

2. Self-Portrait on the Borderline Between Mexico and the United States (Frida Kahlo)
Finish
How did the information about the artist’s life help you to understand the artwork?
What is the conflict presented in the artwork?
How does Frida Kahlo’s painting represent her cultural identity?

3. Voice Lesson #2
Voice Through Art

4. Vincent Van Gogh
You will examine a self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh, a famous painter. Think about how Van Gogh expresses his voice—his style or personality. Look carefully at the details of Van Gogh’s self-portrait.

5. Write About It
What is Van Gogh saying about himself? Complete two sentences as if you were the Van Gogh of this portrait.
I am…
I feel…
Base your statements on the picture, not your own feelings.
How do you know what VG is saying about himself? What evidence can you find in the picture that supports your statements? Write down the details that support your thoughts.

6. Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait

7. Marc Chagall
Examine a self-portrait by Marc Chagall, another famous author.
Think about how he expresses his voice - his creativity or personality.
Look carefully at the details of Chagall’s self-portrait

8. Marc Chagall’s Self-Portrait
What is Chagall saying about himself? Complete these two statements as if YOU were the Chagall of this portrait.
I am…
I feel…
How do you know what Chagall is saying about himself? What evidence can you find? How does he do that? How does Chagall control voice in his painting? Write down the details that support your thoughts.

9. Chagall’s Self-Portrait

10. Compare/Contrast Van Gogh’s and Chagall’s self-portraits
Van Gogh Chagall
Both
Explain how they are similar and different. Be certain to focus on the choices the artists made.

11. Van Gogh Marc Chagall

12. “Two Kinds” / Let’s # sections!
Reading Purpose/Focus: Exploring the conflict between two generations and two distinct perspectives about culture.
What is the reason for the conflict?
How is it resolved?
What is a theme of the story? There can be multiple themes.
What do the conflicts reveal? Do they lead/develop/illustrate theme?

13. “Two Kinds” of Cultural Identity
Reading Purpose/Focus: Exploring the conflict between two generations and two distinct perspectives about culture.
Sections 1-8
Individual: With each section, make a list of what you marked and key ideas. Jot one idea, question, comment, or quote for each section.
With your group, review your assigned section and come up with 2-3 most salient points.
**We will discuss as a whole group!